Brené Brown
Research Professor & Bestselling Author
Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston and a visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin. She has spent over two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy, authoring six #1 New York Times bestsellers including Dare to Lead and Atl…
8 books authored
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't)
Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough"
Researcher Brené Brown explores how shame silently controls lives and provides a framework for building resilience through empathy and connection. Based on years of interviews, the book examines the triggers of inadequacy and the cultural pressures for perfection. It offers practical strategies for embracing vulnerability and reclaiming one's authentic self.
Daring Greatly
How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Brené Brown explores vulnerability as a core source of courage and meaningful connection rather than a sign of weakness. Based on twelve years of research, the book examines how embracing imperfection and shame resilience can transform leadership, parenting, and personal relationships.
Rising Strong
The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
Rising Strong examines the physics of vulnerability and the process of regaining one’s footing after failure or loss. Social scientist Brené Brown outlines a three-stage framework—the Reckoning, the Rumble, and the Revolution—to transform personal struggle into wisdom. The work emphasizes the importance of owning one's narrative to cultivate resilience and wholeheartedness.
Braving the Wilderness
The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
Social scientist Brené Brown explores the spiritual practice of true belonging in an age of increased polarization. She introduces four practices that challenge individuals to maintain their authenticity and have the courage to stand alone when necessary. The book combines research and storytelling to map a path toward deeper connection and civility.
Dare to Lead
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Based on twenty years of research, this guide explores how leaders can cultivate braver cultures by embracing vulnerability and empathy. It provides actionable skill-building strategies to move away from fear-based leadership and toward courage and connection.
Atlas of the Heart
Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
Brené Brown maps eighty-seven emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. The book provides a research-based framework and the necessary language to help readers understand their emotional lives and build deeper connections with themselves and others.
You Are Your Best Thing
Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience
An anthology of essays exploring how the Black experience intersects with concepts of vulnerability and shame resilience. The collection brings together diverse voices to discuss healing from systemic racism and the trauma of white supremacy through personal narrative and research.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
A guide to wholehearted living that outlines ten guideposts for cultivating authenticity and self-worth. The book explores how to overcome perfectionism and shame by embracing vulnerability and building meaningful connections.